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HR tech firm Rippling raises new funding at $16.8 billion valuation, no IPO plans
Rippling raises $450 million, plans $200 million employee equity repurchaseRippling fetches higher valuation amid tariffs uncertainty CEO: No immediate IPO plans, profitability needed firstBy Krystal Hu May 9 (Reuters) - HR software startup Rippling said on Friday it raised $450 million in a Seri...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Commodities
US Cash Grains-Spot corn basis mixed, soybean basis steady to down
CHICAGO, May 9 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn were mixed at U.S. Midwest elevators and processors on Friday, while basis bids for soybeans were steady to down at processors. The corn basis fell by 2 cents a bushel at a processor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and also rose by 2 cents at an elevator in...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Google Responds to Apple's AI Threat and Gets a New $260 Price Target
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of May 8, 2025. The video was published on May 8, 2025.Wher...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
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Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Falling Today
Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) topped expectations in the first quarter but provided a subdued outlook for the quarter to come. Investors were disappointed, sending Rocket Lab shares down 12% at the open and down 9% as of 11:30 a.m. ET.Image source: Getty Images.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
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White House dismisses Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration dismissed three Democrats on the five-member Consumer Product Safety Commission, a White House official confirmed Friday.The Washington Post reported the three Democratic commissioners plan to challenge the firings in court. The CPSC issues prod...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers plan to accuse ex-girlfriend of domestic violence at sex trafficking trial
Combs pleads not guilty to racketeering, sex traffickingTwelve jurors and six alternates to be chosen Judge questioned nearly 100 prospective jurors By Jack Queen and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday said they plan to accuse the hip-hop mogul&...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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Cardinal Prevost put his head in his hands as papacy loomed
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 9 (Reuters) - As U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost realized during the secret conclave that he might be elected the next Catholic pope, he put his head in his hands at the daunting prospect of leading the 1.4-billion-member Church, a cardinal said on Friday.New Jers...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Why Texas Roadhouse Stock Was Heating Up Today
Shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) were moving higher today after the fast-casual restaurant chain delivered solid results in its first-quarter earnings report.As of 11:56 a.m. ET, the stock was up 5% on the news.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
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FedEx board member tapped to lead U.S. Postal Service
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service Board on Friday said it named David Steiner, a FedEx board member and former CEO of Waste Management, as the new postmaster general after the White House pressured the prior leader to resign in March.Postal unions have rais...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans, corn higher ahead of US-China trade talks
Corn and soybeans higher on hopes for upcoming trade talksWheat notches new lows on beneficial U.S. weatherBy Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, May 9 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean and corn futures bounced on Friday as traders covered short positions ahead of Saturday's meeting between senior U.S. and Ch...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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US-UK deal 'good news' but tariffs still higher, Bank of England governor says
By David Milliken LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the trade deal concluded between the United States and Britain was a good thing but still left tariffs on most British goods exports to the U.S. higher than they were before last month.Before details of the de...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Why TransMedics Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of next-generation transplant technology platform TransMedics (NASDAQ: TMDX) were up 21% as of noon ET on Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.TransMedics reported first-quarter results that saw revenue balloon 48% and the company's net income margin rise from ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
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Under Armour Inc expected to post a loss of 8 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Under Armour Inc UAA.N, UAA is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 13 for the period ending March 31 2025The Baltimore Maryland-based company is expected to report a 12.4% decrease in revenue to $1.167 billion from $1.33 billion a year ago, according to the ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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Tango Therapeutics Inc expected to post a loss of 35 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Tango Therapeutics Inc TNGX.OQ TNGX.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 12 for the period ending March 31 2025The Boston Massachusetts-based company is expected to report a 3.4% increase in revenue to $6.694 million from $6.47 million a year ago, accord...Reuters
Fri, May 9
